N.J. Rep Aura K. Dunn (R-25th Dist..) lent a hand to make Thanksgiving memorable for many families. Photo: Courtesy, Aura K. Dunn) "As we gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the power of community and compassion. I was grateful to join Table of Hope, County College of Morris, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office for their annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution, where hundreds of turkeys and meals were shared with families across our region. Thanks to t

From sparkling lights to Santa sightings, Dover transforms into a winter wonderland full of joy and holiday cheer. As always, Santa and Mrs. Claus are the stars of the Christmas parade. (photo: Karen Fucito/DOVERNOW) Celebrate the season with family, friends, and neighbors at Dover’s annual holiday festivities on Monday, Dec. 1 ! Enjoy a magical evening filled with lights, music, and holiday cheer as the community comes together to welcome the most wonderful time of the year.

Dover Schools Superintendent Luis Jaime has been in the position for approximately 18 months. From day one, he has been spreading a commitment to effective communication.  

The County College of Morris (CCM) this month celebrated the construction of its new Center for Health Professions. The 80,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is set to open in Winter 2027. 

The 2025 Nielsen Chevrolet Car Show roared to life on Sept. 21, drawing over 200 attendees and more than 120 classic and custom vehicles to Route 46. Co-hosted by Nielsen Chevrolet and Dover Rotary, the event celebrated horsepower, heritage, and community pride. 

DHS presents 'Murder on the Menu' dinner-theater event. Get tickets by November 14. The Dover High School Drama Department is setting the stage for a thrilling evening of food, fun, and mystery with its fall play,   Murder on the Menu : A Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Experience . Performances will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, in the DHS Cafeteria .  Guests will enjoy a unique, interactive theatre experience as students perform a suspense

Sheri has been clean for three years. The Morristown resident has a job and a place to live as she wages her ongoing battle with opioid use disorder. She takes part in therapy and receives regular injections of medication, all of it paid for by Medicare. “The thought of not having healthcare and access to my medications that are keeping me alive and clean really does something to me,” she says. “I don’t know where I would be right now, probably suffering in the horrors of add

Her grandfather favored flannel shirts. An unusual fashion choice for a young businessman in the 1920s, says Jeanne DeMark of Dover, a time when proper attire was the norm, even for factory workers, who wore dress jackets and ties to work. However, her grandfather, Henry O. Baker, had an unusual business career: He took over management of the family’s Baker Theatre at the age of 19.

Residents encouraged to join a tribute honoring local veterans. The Town of Dover will commemorate Veterans Day with a community ceremony at 6p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, at Hurd Park, 276 W. Blackwell Street.  This long-standing tradition invites residents to come together in gratitude and remembrance, honoring the service, courage, and sacrifice of local veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.  A proud fixture on Dover’s civic calendar, the ceremony off

'I will never take that trust for granted,' she wrote in an open letter to 25th District voters. NJ Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn (R-25th Dist.) was re-elected on November 4, 2025. By DOVERNOW.com Editor's Note: Incumbent Aura K. Dunn (R-25th District) won re-election to her New Jersey Assembly seat. Here is her letter to the district: Dear Friends, With tremendous gratitude and humility, I want to thank the people of the 25th District for giving me the honor of continuing to

Charles E. Johnson was presented with a Distinguished Military Service Medal by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners . Dover resident Charles E. Johnson was awarded the Morris County Distinguished Service Medal on November 5. (Photo/Morris County Board of County Commissioners) By DOVERNOW.com Charles E. Johnson was one of seven veterans presented with the Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medal on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, during the Morris County Boa

Most people dream of scoring a seat at the FIFA World Cup. Christine Perez scored something more extraordinary—an email from soccer’s global governing body. The message arrived earlier this year, a few days after she posted an Instagram reel manifesting her dream of attending the World Cup. “They saw it, liked it, commented, and then I got an email,” she says. “I don’t know if they fell for my trap, but that was my plan.”

‘Nuestra Historia’ exhibit helps expand the scope of Dover’s immigrant story. Before Oct. 2, you could climb three flights of stairs in the home of the Dover Area Historical Society and learn part of the town’s proud story. After Oct. 3, at the top of the steps, the freshest installation shines a brighter light on the story, inspiring cultural pride and memories of nearly 90 years of Latino influence on the town.

Despite brief unity, Dover officials introduced a new ordinance to circumvent a legal injunction over approval of the civilian Public Safety Director role. The fire at J.D. Automotive and Truck drew sympathetic responses from residents at the Town Council meeting. (Photo/DOVERNOW) By Mario Marroquin The fire that destroyed Mayor James P. Dodd's business seemingly did something that Dover Town Council has failed to do in the last two years: bring people together. After months

Legal challenges have been filed since the Council voted to replace Police Chief Jonathan Delaney. Dover Police Chief Jon Delaney is fighting Council's plan to hire a Director of Public Safety. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) By Mario Marroquin Dover Mayor James P. Dodd is expected to introduce a modified ordinance at tonight’s Town Council meeting to replace Ordinance 30-2025, which was intended to create a Director of Public Safety to replace Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney and Do

Multiple fire departments were called to battle a three-alarm blaze at a Dover business owned by Mayor James P. Dodd. The cleanup and investigation have begun at the scene of the JD Automotive & Truck Inc. fire. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) By DOVERNOW.COM Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney announced Monday that the cause of the three-alarm fire that broke out on Sunday evening at JD Automotive & Truck,

Residents can register new citizens for recognition. The town of Dover will host its annual Citizenship Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October. 29, at Aashwird Palace, located at 169 S. Salem Street.  First introduced in 2018, the ceremony was created to recognize new U.S. citizens living in Dover—many of whom mark this milestone far from their families or without formal recognition.  The Citizenship Ceremony honors the dedication, resilience, and diverse journeys of Dover’s

A long-standing Halloween tradition returns with decorated cars, costumes, candy, and community fun. Give the kids a head start on...

The Dover Free Public Library is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Fluency Center, a dynamic learning hub designed to support adult literacy and English language development in the heart of Dover’s vibrant, multilingual community. This initiative is launched in partnership with Literacy Volunteers of Morris County (LVMC) to offer one-on-one tutoring and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to residents free of charge.

Sometimes you have to stop and smell the flowers. Now, thanks to 14 students from Dover College Promise (DCP), local passersby can do exactly that. The students built and installed planters on the Rockaway River bridge between N. Sussex and N. Warren Streets by Town Hall. Then they filled them with an assortment of white and pink petunias to brighten everyone’s walk.